Devlin Dewe vs Xeonon Solomon

Devlin was mildly surprised Xeonon just stood there and again that his strike struck the man in the chest.  But, he didn't have time to consider anything more as Master Solomon's blade veered toward his left elbow.

Panic.

He used it.  Did not let it crack his calm.

Fight or flight set in.

Adrenaline speeds his movements.  Devlin rotates his right tonfa clockwise around the t-hilt and points the blade at his opponent.  At the same time, he thrusts the right tonfa forward in an attempt to catch Xeonon's lightsaber before it severs his arm...so his blade will (hopefully) be under Xeonon's.  And, Devlin drops his left arm down and back.  He also steps forward with his right foot, closing the distance between them to something bordering on almost claustrophobic.

If successful, Devlin will attempt to push Xeonon's lightsaber up and out (away from their bodies) with his right tonfa.  He will then attempt a quick jab to Xeonon jaw on the (Xeonon's) right side with the butt of his left tonfa hilt.  

That was the goal.  If not successful...well, he shall cross that bridge if needed.

Devlin had hoped to blind his opponent, even momentarily...or stun him.  He did not expect what happened, however.  Xeonon just kept coming.  This guy was tougher than he looked and he looked like he'd hit every branch as he fell out of the ugly tree and then got into the roughest bar brawl in Hutt space...and lost, twice.  

Excruciating pain.  

His wrist snapped with a loud crack.  The bones broken, nearly shattered.  The breath caught in Devlin's throat as his body began to go into shock.  

Then, a knee connects with his squishy bits.

Traditionally a Jedi's most under-used organs...A traditional Jedi's most underused parts...  Some believed any touch was good touch; that simply wasn't true, especially when the contact was from a swift moving knee.

As Devlin collapses in agony, Xeonon's throat punch scrapes across the top of Devlin's head.  Devlin's left arm slides to his right and, unintentionally, aims its blade toward Xeonon's neck.  

Thus, much like a wish corrupted, Xeonon could inadvertently cause his own demise.  ...If he wasn't careful.

Then falling onto one knee, Devlin rolls onto his back and attempts to sweep Xeonon's legs out from under him; a last ditch effort to defeat his fierce opponent.

Not a well thought out move since this would, most likely, cause Xeonon to fall on top of Devlin.

Devlin's mangled right arm still clutches its tonfa lightsaber and lamely holds it point upward to catch Xeonon.  In his addled state, Devlin is hardly aware that he even holds his lightsaber or is reflexively trying to catch Xeonon with his right hand...

Eyes closed, Devlin coughes weakly.

"No fair."

His body was spent.

Howdy folks. GBA Judge-in-training/hair stylist Kruor here.

First, I'd like to make note that I really enjoyed the atmosphere of the duel here. There was lightheartedness and joking around, which is a bit of a refreshment after reading scores of "two avatars of destruction and death meeting in dire combat". It's always nice to read posts by writers who don't always need to take themselves too seriously. I was also glad at seeing the use of the environment to spice the duel up. I haven't read a duel with such a huge focus on in-water fighting, so that was fun.

As for the duel itself, I was definitely a fan of Devlin's footwork early on. His posts were clear and well thought out. I could easily understand how and where he was moving, just as I could understand how he planned his strikes. Excellent technical writing; huge plus. I was also a fan of how Devlin was willing to take damage where damage was due, not neglecting to make note of shrapnel impacting his body - a detail some seem to forget time to time. Your use of the Force was never in the realm of unbelievable, so there was absolutely no issue there.

Xeonon, I appreciated the wit and humor in your posts, even if it tended to distract from reading your footwork and fighting moves. I didn't think that your use of the Force was overpowered in every way - each of you took time to carefully explain your moves and had previously concentrated enough energy to achieve them effectively. Your swordplay was also well done - I was especially impressed at the grappling maneuver that was ultimately your end. I did think that taking the tonfa blows to the chest and face without staggering or faltering in your movements was tilting on the unbelievable side, but I don't think it necessarily broke the duel. There was a moment where it seemed one of Devlin's posts was misinterpreted: he had written that his lightsaber hadn't ignited, and you seemed to read that he threw it at you. Not a huge mistake, as you both worked it in very well to the duel. Just a bit of miscommunication.

In the end, I'd have to give this duel to Devlin Dewe for his clear, concise and highly-technical posts. His maneuvering was excellent and the strategy could be clearly read through his posts. You took your fair share of damage and, even though both duelists perished in the end, I feel as though Devlin came out of this on top.

Excellent job to both of you. I'd love to read a rematch sometime.